A NEW AGENDA THE CHANGING FACE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT

4 - 6 MAY, 2016 | Gold Coast Convention Centre, Qld

LG Professionals, Australia National Congress & Business Expo REGISTRATION BROCHURE The 2016 LG Professionals Australia Congress & Business Expo will explore the concepts and key trends around the changing face of local government and reform, over two innovative and engaging days from 4-6 May, 2016.

Congress will provide practical tools and resources to help you manage change at the coal face of your organisation.

Register now, and create a culture of change in your organisation, and a commitment to empowering employees with the techniques that lead to the creation of a new organisational capability. Early bird closes 11 April 2016.

WHY SHOULD YOU ATTEND? The only thing constant is change. Local government is a changing and evolving sec- tor with challenges such as reforms, rate capping, ageing infrastructure, new codes of conduct for elected officials, workforce demands and skill shortages.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND? Anyone who manages relationships or advocates for change at organisational or community level; you could be a CEO / GM / Team Leader or Manager, Project Manager or Councillor.

Be inspired by new approaches and compelling case studies to enact change, personally and professionally.

Be empowered to face this change with a fresh, new perspective and practical tools and techniques.

Thank you to our 2016 Principal Partner Jardine Lloyd Thompson (JLT). Be sure to visit them in the Business Expo. THE LOCATION

The Gold Coast

Gold Coast is a buzzing city, home to Surfer's Paradise. Discover award-winning restaurants, bars, festivals, endless golden beaches and more. KEYNOTE PRESENTERS Our key note speakers will share their personal and professional recollections and advice for delegates on adapting to, and succeeding, in a changing world.

Be empowered to face change with a fresh, new perspective and practical tools and techniques.

Dr Peter Ellyard Barrie Cassidy Rabia Siddique

Dr Peter Ellyard Reflecting on the overall theme and challenges explored at Congress , Peter’s presentation will focus on The Future of Local Government – fast forward 2030 – what can Local Government expect? Dr Peter Ellyard is Australia’s most prominent futurist. He is also a strategist, speaker and author. Peter is particularly known for his highly original, challenging and inspirational ideas on shaping the future, and for his motivational addresses on future-making. Peter is a graduate of Sydney University and of Cornell University (Ph.D). He is currently Chairman of the Preferred Futures Institute, which he founded in 1991, where he assists individuals, families, organisations, communities and nations to chart and implement visions and strategies to ensure success in an emerging, twenty-first century integrated, interdependent, global society. Barrie Cassidy After more than 45 years as a journalist, Barrie has certainly earned the title of veteran. He will share stories of change and challenges from decades working in Australian Politics. Barrie Cassidy is one of Australia’s most experienced political journalists, having covered federal politics since the late 1970s. In the late 1980s, Barrie was senior press secretary and political adviser to Prime Minister, Bob Hawke. He has worked as political correspondent for ABC TV News and the 7.30 Report and currently hosts the popular Sunday morning political discussion program Insiders.

Rabia Siddique Rabia shares her stories of courage and determination from her changing and diverse career as a criminal and human rights lawyer, a retired British Army officer, a former terrorism and war crimes prosecutor, a professional speaker, trainer, MC, facilitator and published author. Rabia touches the hearts of all who hear her speak and leaves a lasting impression - inspiring her audience to want to be the best version of themselves. Rabia’s experiences as a former terrorist and war crimes prosecutor, international humanitarian, retired British Army officer, hostage survivor and mother of triplets have given her valuable insights on how to make the most of our lives and our businesses. Her commitment to equality, justice and authentic leadership defines her and sets her apart as a sincere, charismatic and remarkable individual. KEYNOTE PRESENTERS

Professor Mark Evans Dan Gregory Professor Graham Sansom

Dan Gregory Dan will share insight into developing an agile, adaptive and innovative cultures within large organisations so that they can lead revolutionary change, not just “manage” it. Dan is a captivating speaker whose business acumen is matched by a rapier wit and rare human insight gained during a three year sabbatical working on the UK and US stand-up comedy circuits. A regular on ABC TV’s The Gruen Transfer and morning news programs, Dan is the founder and CEO of The Impossible Institute™, a Research and Training organisation that advises management on what truly drives their customers and employees. Dan helps business create engagement at every level and customer touchpoints, identifies the things that pull our strings, builds team and departmental collaboration into a productive KPI not some touchy feely “nice to have” and helps organisations innovate and lead with intention and meaning.

Professors Mark Evans and Graham Sansom Navigating change and managing the challenges of reform

Mark Evans is the Director of the Institute for Governance and Policy Analysis and Professor of Governance at the University of Canberra. He was previously Director of York MPA and professional training programs at the University of York, UK. Between 1998 and 2009, he played a central strategic role in the development of the department’s graduate school and the creation of three successful interdisciplinary research centres: York MPA and professional training programs.

Graham Sansom is an Adjunct Professor at the University of Technology, Sydney. Until recently he was Director of the UTS Centre for Local Government and also the Australian Centre of Excellence for Local Government. From 1994-98 he was CEO of the Australian Local Government Association. Graham has many years’ experience in local and state government, having held senior positions with local Councils, a regional organisation of Councils, and state agencies in NSW and WA. As a Canberra-based consultant from 1989 to 1994, he worked with local government in all states. KEY SESSIONS AND THEMES

BREAK OUT INTERNATIONAL DEBATE SESSION BREAKOUT SESSION

What are Local Government’s main Theory of Change and relevance for the How different countries have addressed challenges for change? Amalgamation/ public sector. How humans deal with the changes facing their local reform Rate capping Unfunded change personally and professionally. government. mandates Change and the digital This session is designed to deliver a economy – challenges for Councils and solid understanding of Change how to embrace new technologies to Management. drive engagement.

International panel circuit - UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand • The relationship of local governments with senior levels of government in their respective country and the main services that their local governments deliver. • How local governments are funded (revenue sources) in comparison to senior levels of government. • The top three key pressures that local governments have been experiencing over the last five years and why. • The key pressures that local governments are likely to experience in the next five to ten years and what they have done (and will do) to address these demands.

Representatives from each country will also share their advice on lessons learned, some of their success stories and some recommendations for improvements.

DID YOU KNOW? The 2016 LG Professionals Australia National Council Membership allows up to five staff to attend Congress at a heavily discounted rate? Reward your hard working team with the ultimate professional development experience available in Australian local government.

www.lgprofessionalsaustralia.org.au/become-a-member.html CONGRESSPLUS More than 10 million visitors flock to the Gold Coast each year to visit the iconic Surfers Paradise beach, the tranquil and lush green Hinterland, theme parks, and great restaurants and shopping.

PARTNERS’ TOURS Thursday 5 May 2016 Friday 6 May 2016 Friday 6 May 2016 Retrace the steps of Bernard Scenic Hot Air Ballooning over Two hour cruise around the Gold O'Reilly, one of Australia's most the Gold Coast. Full buffet Coast's iconic Broadwater. Sweet incredible heroes. Go on safari champagne breakfast at the Sensation Masterclass at in the Mt Tamborine Rainforest. award winning Chelos Palazzo Versace, followed by Head underground and visit the Restaurant at the Mercure Gold High Tea. Seafood lunch on Glow Worms. Bring your camera Coast Resort. board the cruise. and capture the best moments with an on-board professional $220 per person Coach pick up $140 per person Pick up at photographer. from hotel at 4:40am, return 11:30am and return approximately 9:30am to hotel. approximately 4:15pm to hotels. $135 per person (includes all meals). STUDY TOUR Join the private, guided tour of the brand new, multi-million dollar Gold Coast Health and Knowl- edge Precinct, and the 2018 Commonwealth Games™ athletes village and sports venues. $110 per person, 9am to 4:30pm Coach departs from Convention Centre at 9am and returns guests at 4.30pm. CONGRESSPLUS Social Evening | Dreamworld

Thursday 5 May 2016

Master your Kung Fu moves, race the all-new Skadoosh Bumper Cars, meet Kung Fu Pan- da PO, and conquer one of Dreamworld’s Big 9 Thrill Rides, Pandamonium, the ride that’s so awesome, it operates on two modes…the ‘not-so-crazy’ and the ‘seriously crazy’ .

$160 per person

Coach pick up from Gold Coast Convention Centre at 6:30pm, return to hotels after 10pm.

The 2016 Gala Dinner will be held at the Gold Coast Convention Centre

Mt Tambourine Rainforest

Register for Congress Register online or download a registration form at www.lgprofessionalsaustralia.org.au

Enquiries: Kirsty Frew 07 5562 0164 | [email protected] PROGRAMMEOUTLINE DAY ONE: WEDNESDAY 4 MAY 9:00am – 4:30pm Study Tour Gold Coast highlight and Commonwealth Games study tour 2.00pm Registrations open Registration Desk 5.00pm AGM 6.00pm Welcome Reception For registered Congressplus delegates

DAY TWO: THURSDAY 5 MAY 7.00am Breakfast Women in Local Government Networking Breakfast (Sponsored by JLT) 9.00am Opening Presentation Welcome to the country and Official opening 9.30am Keynote Presentation: Barrie Cassidy After more than 45 years as a journalist, Barrie has certainly earned the title of veteran. He shares stories of change and challenges from decades in Australian Politics. 10.30am Morning Tea 11.00am Debate What are Local Government’s main challenges for change? Apolitical leadership MC: Barrie Cassidy Panel Members invited: • Dr. Shayne Silcox – National President, LG Topics include: Professionals Australia • Amalgamation/reform • Mayor Troy Pickard – President, Australian • Rate capping Local Government Association • Unfunded mandates • Professor Mark Evans – University of Canberra • Hon. Alannah McTiernan (ALP) • Dr. Kathy Alexander, Former CEO, City of Melbourne 12.00pm Lunch Exhibition hall 1.00pm Breakout Session 1 Theory of Change – how humans deal with change personally. Featuring LG Professionals NSW CEO Annalisa Haskell on the Change Management Toolkit, for Local Government. PROGRAMMEOUTLINE

1:00pm Breakout Session 2 International Breakout session – How different countries have addressed the changes facing their local government. Presenters include Kim Ryley (UK), Simon Farbrother (Canada). Presenters will provide insight on; • The relationship between local governments and other levels of government in their country and the services tthey deliver. • Funding sources in comparison to other levels of government. • The top pressures local governments have faced over the last few years. • The pressures local governments are likely to experience in the future and how they are preparing for them.

1.00pm Breakout Session 3 Change and the digital economy – challenges for Councils 3.00pm Afternoon tea

3.30pm Keynote Presentation International Q & A panel, Global Trends and Change (International) Panel Chair: Dennis Hovenden. CAMA President – Don MacLellan (Canada) SOLGM President - Barbara McKerrow – (NZ) LG Professionals Australia President - Shayne Silcox (Australia) SOLACE President – (UK, TBC) The panel will address the following questions: • The relationship between local and other levels of government and the services they provide. • Funding sources. • Top three pressures in recent years and why. • The key pressures over the next next 5 – 10 years and how to respond. Dennis Hovenden will also announce LG Professionals Australia’s International Strategy. SOCIAL PROGRAM 8 am – 5pm Partners tour Mt Tamborine Rainforest and Glow worms tour 6.30pm Social Evening For registered Congressplus delegates - Dreamworld Bus departs at 6:30pm. PROGRAMMEOUTLINE

DAY THREE: FRIDAY 6 MAY 7.00am Breakfast International breakfast for all practitioners MC Dennis Hovenden For registered Congressplus delegates 9.00am Keynote Presentation:Dan Gregory A how-to on developing agile, adaptive and innovative cultures within large organisations so that they can lead revolutionary change, not just “manage” it. 10.00am Keynote Presentation:Rabia Siddique Rabia shares her stories of courage and determination from her changing and diverse career as a criminal and human rights lawyer, a retired British Army officer, a former terrorism and war crimes prosecutor, a professional speaker, trainer, MC, facilitator and published author. 11.00am Morning tea Exhibition hall (opportunity to learn more about LG Professionals Australia) 11.30am Keynote Presentation:Mark Evans and Graham Sansom Navigating change and managing the challenges of reform Personal and professional recollections & advice for delegates 12.30pm Lunch Exhibition hall 1.30pm  Breakout Sessions: Breakout Session 1 Breakout Session 2 Breakout Session 3 Management Challenge – Mayors and CEOS – how to Strategies for Change – career growth and strategy navigate political landscapes Managing change against in a changing and evolving for practitioners. Getting the backdrop of austerity economy. the balance right, negoti- measures. Doing more with Facilitator: LG Professionals ation the landscape, and less, staying accountable, SA CEO Taryn Sexton what the purpose and skills agile and innovative Focus sets of each role are. on Rate capping research by Brian Dollery. Facilitator – Professor John Martin PROGRAMMEOUTLINE

3.30pm Afternoon tea 4.00pm Keynote Presentation Peter Ellard – The Future of Local Government – fast forward 2030 Reflecting on the overall theme and challenges explored at Congress, Peter’s presentation will focus on The Future of Local Government – fast forward 2030 – what can Local government do. 6.30pm Gala Dinner Registered Congressplus delegates SOCIAL PROGRAM 4:30am – 9:30am Partners Tour Scenic Hot Air Ballooning over the Gold Coast; or 11:30 – 4:30pm Partners tour Gold Coast Canal Cruise and Palazzo Versace Masterclass 6:45pm Gala Dinner Gold Coast Convention centre